7 Malfunctions and error correction .................................................................................... 68
7.1 General malfunctions ...................................................................................................... 68
7.1.1 Power failure .............................................................................................................. 69
7.1.2 Insufficient vacuum .................................................................................................... 70
7.1.2.1 Small flange connections ................................................................................... 70
7.1.2.2 Aeration valve, media drain valve ...................................................................... 71
7.1.2.3 Pressure control valve ........................................................................................ 71
7.1.2.4 Rubber valves .................................................................................................... 71
7.1.2.5 Vacuum sensor .................................................................................................. 71
7.1.3 Insufficient ice condenser temperature ...................................................................... 72
7.2 Process and error messages .......................................................................................... 72
7.3 Service contact ............................................................................................................... 73
8 Maintenance and service ................................................................................................... 74
8.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 74
8.1.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 74
8.1.2 Ice condenser chamber ............................................................................................. 75
8.1.3 Aeration valve, media drain valve .............................................................................. 76
8.1.4 Heat exchanger (only for air-cooled freeze-dryers) .................................................... 77
8.1.5 Electrical system ........................................................................................................ 77
8.1.6 Vacuum pump ........................................................................................................... 78
8.1.7 Exhaust filter (oil mist separator) ................................................................................ 78
8.1.8 Refrigeration system .................................................................................................. 79
8.1.9 Vacuum sensor .......................................................................................................... 79
8.1.10 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 80
8.2 Disinfection of the drying chamber and accessories ....................................................... 80
8.3 Service ........................................................................................................................... 81
8.4 Return of defective parts ................................................................................................. 81
9 Disposal .............................................................................................................................. 83
9.1 Disposal of the freeze-dryer ............................................................................................ 83
9.2 Disposal of the packaging ............................................................................................... 83
10 Technical data .................................................................................................................... 84
10.1 Ambient conditions ......................................................................................................... 85
10.2 Technical documentation ................................................................................................ 85
11 Appendix ............................................................................................................................ 86
11.1 Brief operating instructions ............................................................................................. 86
11.2 EC declaration of conformity in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive ................. 93
11.3 Declaration of conformity – China RoHS 2 ...................................................................... 95
11.4 EC declaration of conformity in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive ....... 97
11.5 Table of the sublimation pressure curve.......................................................................... 99
12 Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 101
13 Index ................................................................................................................................. 103